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PLATO Learning, a leading provider of online education solutions for kindergarten through adult learners, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Archipelago Learning (NASDAQ: ARCL - News), an award-winning software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of supplemental education products. The acquisition enhances the comprehensive portfolio of education solutions that PLATO Learning provides to administrators, educators and learners. PLATO Learning is backed by leading middle market private equity firm Thoma Bravo, LLC.

Founded in 2000, Archipelago Learning products provide standard-based instruction, practice, assessment and productivity tools that improve the performance of educators and students in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Archipelago Learning is a true innovator in online, supplemental instruction. said Vin Riera, PLATO Learning chief executive officer. This acquisition allows us to cover the entire spectrum of learning needs from pre-k through post secondary; as well as reach a broader group of students and educators with a product portfolio that sets a rigorous standard in online education.

Tim McEwen, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Archipelago Learning said, This transaction is an excellent outcome for each of our constituents: the millions of students who use our products on a daily basis; the thousands of teachers who leverage our products to improve student performance and learning outcomes; and our shareholders, for whom this represents an attractive premium. PLATO Learning is an excellent partner for Archipelago Learning, with a strong presence in online core curriculum that is highly complementary to our online supplemental curriculum. With our combined financial strength and additional support from Thoma Bravo, we have the means to support our continued innovation and expansion to more comprehensively meet the needs of our customers.

Thoma Bravo has a long history of investing in and cultivating industry-leading software companies, and we are excited to bring together Archipelago Learning and PLATO Learning, two leaders in education technology, said Holden Spaht, a partner at Thoma Bravo. The acquisition of Archipelago will allow PLATO to offer a complete set of products and services to its customer base.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012.

About PLATO Learning, Inc.

PLATO Learning is a leading provider of high-value, comprehensive education technology solutions with a focus on learner achievement leading to academic and career success. With more than 50 years of experience driving significant advances in the industry, PLATO offers a wide variety of innovative solutions spanning a multitude of program areas to facilitate 21st century teaching and learning. For more information on PLATO Learning, visit http://www.plato.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.

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26-01-2012 07:34 Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, CBT, NLP, TFT, Careers Advice in South Woodford http://www.louiselevy.co.uk Serving East London and West Essex: South Woodford, Woodford Green, Wanstead, Leytonstone, Leyton, Walthamstow, Chingford, Ilford, Clayhall, Barkingside, Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Harlow, Romford, and all surrounding areas or North,South and West London

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04-03-2012 13:55 Latrina SAM Johnson -Author, Empowerment Professional Speaker, and Life Coach. God's Grace is Sufficient

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It is a tough world out there for kids, making role models a very special commodity these days. In Westlake, a father and son coaching duo from Mossville are being just that for a group of young girls. The Clophus are true life heroes people who quietly dedicate themselves to helping kids, said Angelle Boyette . It really isnt about us; its all about the kids. If we want to lead them the right way, we have to keep them occupied in positive ways, said Mossville native Wilfred Clophus. Boyettes daughter Simone, 7, was one of eight girls to play recreational league basketball in the Westlake/Mossville area under the direction of coaches Wilfred Clophus and his son Elridge. The Eagles ended their season on Valentines Day undefeated - a first for Wilfred, who has coached in the Westlake recreational league for 10 years. At the beginning of the season, we told the team that its not about winning, its about giving us your best effort. If we can have a balanced attack, we will have a good season just remember to give us your best effort in every game. The team did what was asked of them on offense and defense, and the end result was a perfect season, said Wilfred. The undefeated season was also a first for Elridge, who has been coaching alongside his dad for about five years. It wasnt about winning every time; it was about putting out their best effort. But kids are impressionable and once they got some wins under their belt, they came to each game expecting a win. Once they expected to win, they played like they expected it. Athleticism runs in the family. Wilfred, a 1974 graduate of Sulphur High, remembers playing the game as a youth in outdoor courts. He also coached Elridge during the younger mans recreational league playing years. Elridge continued to play basketball for two years as well as football for three at Sulphur High. This season with the Eagles, the duo coached both of Elridges daughters, Nevaeh and Johana, on the recreational team. It is easy working with my dad because I know how he is, he coached me. As for the girls, he works with them the same at home as he does with the team, said Elridge. For Boyette and the other team parents, the praise for the Clophus comes not only from how the team was coached but also with the familys generous spirit. Out of his own pocket, Wilfred, who works alongside Elridge at Alcoa, has provided drinks for the team at games, special treats such as candy for Valentines Day, and uniforms for those whose parents could not otherwise afford them. I know what it is like not to have. If you can help someone, you should, said Wilfred. The world needs more coaches like the Clophus, said Boyette. Elridges father-in-law Jay Cotto, has also dipped into his pocketbooks, providing funds for a party celebrating the end of the season and the teams undefeated record and for hoodies with the teams mascot emblazoned on them. On March 2, the coaches surprised the players with the keepsake hoodies. You have to do something for these kids. What they did is an accomplishment, said Wilfred, adding his praise for the parents. And although next year four of their players will be out of the age bracket for their team, including Elridges daughter Johana, the father and son expect to coach together again next season in January.

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Kathleen LeSage, who owns New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont with her husband, Jimmy LeSage, M.S., has become a certified Health Coach. Ms. LeSage is now certified to teach solutions for healthy living to families, expecting moms and adults/seniors wishing to make healthy changes in their lifestyle. Ms. LeSage will be holding workshops and coaching sessions at New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont and in Southwest Florida.

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New Life Hiking Spa is a nationally recognized affordable spa located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its exhilarating hiking program, a world renowned weight loss retreat, delicious healthy meals and a comfortable atmosphere, New Life Hiking Spa offers the chance to experience the peace of the outdoors in a down-to-earth, country inn environment.

It is ideally suited for small groups, couples or individuals trying to improve their fitness level and eating habits. New Life is open each year in Killington, Vermont from mid May through the end of September. New Life offers a variety of vacation options including a 2-4 day mini-getaway, a 5-10 day Jump Start Program and the 11-day or longer Weight Loss Retreat. New Life Hiking Spa was selected by Shape Magazine as "one of the eight best weight loss spas" in 2006, and by Health Magazine as "one of four great weight loss spas" in 2008. For six years in a row (2006-2011) New Life has won Best for Weight Loss, Best for Hiking and Best for Affordability by SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards.

More information can be found online at http://www.newlifehikingspa.com or http://www.weightlossspa.com.

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01-01-2012 13:26 VFC College is a social venture registered as a Service-connected Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that is owned and operated 100% by veterans of the armed forces. Our mission is to serve those who have selflessly served our nation as members of the armed forces and public services by providing them all the vital training and support necessary for a seamless transition into a rewarding and viable career in the fitness industry; thereby "Healing the Health and Wealth of America's Best". Focused on the veteran's career success, VFC College trains and inspires our students to carry the pride and confidence established in their military and public service into their college experience as well as into their future success in their fitness careers. Our highly experienced faculty provides the most cutting-edge and comprehensive education found in the industry via our flexible and convenient online learning program that is specifically designed to accommodate the social and economical needs of veterans, active duty personnel, public service workers, and their dependents.

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03-02-2012 22:03 The Mark Hughes Story by Alan Lorenz For more information, visit http://www.trimupnz.com http://www.facebook.com

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26-02-2012 08:17 http://www.dhfitness.ie DHFitness client Paul O'Shea shares his experiences training at Dynamic Health & Fitness in Cork and the benefits that he has received. Pauls main focus was sports performance and sports conditioning for running. His program consisted of a mixture of personal training, kettlebell and mobility classes as well as sports conditioning classes.

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03-03-2012 08:27 TraVisT is an aspiring music producer/songwriter/rapper, and fitness enthusiast. Though he does not have the physique of a bodybuilder, or intentions to become a bodybuilder, or have experience and qualifications as a certified personal trainer, he takes great pride in his daily workout routines. He has received numerous comments regarding tips, tricks, and advice. So, based on some of the comments he has received, he thought he'd try to start giving back by providing educational videos for beginner, and non fitness viewers who would seriously like to try to shed pounds. 15 Minute Ab & Core Routine Workout Preface is a series of videos that is specifically geared for beginners, injury prone, and students who want to learn to get their feet wet into health & fitness. Though 15 minutes will not entitle oneself to lose weight, the intention of these videos is to act as that of a great catalyst and the initial starting point to a period of life in which one wants to strive to get into the best shape of their lives. Keep things fun, motivating, and enjoyable is my motto. Mindset is crucial for such a field that deals with high stress, You cannot make someone enjoy it, but you can encourage someone to see the benefits of working out. And that is what TraVisT's intentions of these videos are. Stay tuned. Copyright © 2012 Revival Entertainment Association Legacy Group. All Rights Reserved

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04-03-2012 08:27 I AM SUCCESS is a video I created to motivate and inspire others. Founded by personal trainers and professional boxing coaches Ben Day and Scott Borthwick, Ringtone Health & Fitness Gym is one of the best boxing gym's in London. In addition to coaching Ben, who holds a British Boxing Board Of Control Professional Boxing license, is also an undefeated Light Welterweight boxer. With over 6 years of experience in sports specific training and boxing coaching , Scott is rapidly being regarded as one of the best in the business. Scott is licenced by the British Boxing Board of Control and is also a professional boxing trainer. Directed by Anthony Vander Ringtone Health and Fitness 2012 © Hatton TV 2012 © Distortion Entertainment 2012 ©

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